Project Engineer

Reposted 23 Days Ago
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Aiken, SC, USA
In-Office
130K-160K Annually
Expert/Leader
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Manage and coordinate engineering project activities worldwide to ensure safety, quality, schedule, cost, and contract compliance. Monitor progress, prepare documentation, support planning, budgeting, staffing, procurement coordination, risk assessments, and stakeholder communications; assist Project Director/Manager and perform other assigned project engineering duties.
Summary Generated by Built In

The purpose of this position is to plan and perform work requiring sound technical/business judgment in the evaluation, organization, and execution of project management assignments worldwide. This role has the overall objective of managing and/or coordinating project activities

that are in compliance with the contract and ensure the safety, quality, value, timeliness, and Fluor profitability of the completed project. This is a senior position that may assume Project Engineer, Area Project Manager or Engineering management job assignment responsibilities on a large size project, multiple medium size projects or complex segment of a larger project, in compliance with the project needs and per directions provided by the Project Director, Project Manager or the Engineering Manager.

  • Perform essential project engineering functions involving monitoring of progress, preparation of procedures, documentation of communications and meetings, and identification/evaluation of project issues and problems
  • Collaborate in management and coordination of activities among all project functions and engineering disciplines in accordance with the established project baseline documents
  • Review project staffing requirements and coordinate staffing with supporting functional organization managers and/or subcontractors
  • Support creation and coordination of overall project plans and schedules, and monitoring activities, progress, and milestones against the plans
  • Support creation and coordination of project effort hours, and cost estimates and budgets, and monitor progress and cost performance against these
  • Support coordination between design, procurement, material management and construction on technical and schedule requirements
  • Assist the Project Director/Project Manager (PD/PM) in developing the required documentation to communicate (client/internal) project contractual and technical issues, status and progress reports; conduct/coordinate related meeting as necessary
  • Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

  • 4 year Bachelor's Dregee required with 10-15 year of experience in engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPFC/CM) industry including a minimum of one (1) successful construction and/or commissioning completed field assignment.
  • Experience executing and managing risk assessments initiatives
  • Experience in the performance of functional tasks on projects with a well-developed understanding of procedures and interfaces
  • Experience in international locations and diverse cultural environments is recommended
  • Previous successful performance in a project engineering position on a minimum of two medium or large sized projects
  • Detailed knowledge of Fluor’s software tools and databases preferred
  • Proficient at initiating and growing solid relationships with clients, vendors and suppliers while meeting the company business needs and goals
  • Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to set and maintain high standards of performance with responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments and tasks
  • Proactive in taking prompt and appropriate action to ensure objectives are accomplished and apply necessary follow-up to monitor progress and results of project tasks and assignments
  • Analytical approach to problem solving and identifying potential solutions
  • Technical and business writing skills
  • Able to conduct presentations in a manner which engages the audience that promotes understanding and retaining of the message
  • Innovative and able to generate and consider alternative strategies or approaches to work problems and opportunities
  • Basic computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, email, spreadsheets, electronic presentations, and project management tools
  • Certification in project management suggested, for example Project Management Professional (PMP)

       

Compensation Details:

$130,000 - $160,000

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.


Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance


Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

02/23/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

Skills Required

  • 4-year Bachelor's degree
  • 10-15 years of experience in engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPFC/CM)
  • Minimum of one successful construction and/or commissioning completed field assignment
  • Experience executing and managing risk assessment initiatives
  • Experience performing functional project tasks with a well-developed understanding of procedures and interfaces
  • Previous successful performance in a project engineering role on at least two medium or large projects
  • Experience in international locations and diverse cultural environments
  • Detailed knowledge of Fluor's software tools and databases
  • Proficient at building and maintaining relationships with clients, vendors, and suppliers
  • Strong interpersonal, presentation, technical and business writing skills
  • Analytical problem-solving skills and ability to generate alternative approaches
  • Basic computer and software skills (word processing, email, spreadsheets, electronic presentations, project management tools)
  • Project management certification suggested (e.g., PMP)

Amentum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Amentum and has not been reviewed or approved by Amentum.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.

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The Company
HQ: Germantown, MD
18,261 Employees

What We Do

Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.

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